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Joy San Buenaventura
HI Senate District 2
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 446Healthcare 182Environment & Energy 181Housing 130Education 124Social Services & Welfare 122Civil Rights & Liberties 115Criminal Justice & Policing 115Agriculture 104Economy & Taxes 99Transportation & Infrastructure 97Labor & Employment 82Technology & Privacy 51Other 43Banking & Finance 39Elections & Voting 22Immigration 13Abortion & Reproductive Rights 7Gun Policy 6Defense & Military 5Veterans Affairs 5Foreign Policy & Trade 3
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI Senate District 2 current
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 3, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI Senate District 2
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 4, 2014 | Nov 2, 2020 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI House District 4
Hawaii |
Democratic | — | Dec 31, 2020 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,017 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| GM 778 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, JESSICA SHAFFER, for a term… | Not voting | Apr 17, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 35 — REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING. | Yea | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 768 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 544 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, MIRIAM CHANG… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 567 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES MONTGOMERY, for a term to… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 662 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, OLIVIA KIM, for a term to… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 753 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Language Access Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, VALERIE ROSE, for a term to… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 705 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERILYN LUKE, for a term to… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 552 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, PINA LEMUSU, for a… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 782 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN MCCOMAS, for a term… | Yea | Apr 15, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 528 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES… | Yea | Apr 15, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 717 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Language Access Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANNABELLE STONE, for a term… | Yea | Apr 15, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2423 — RELATING TO BIODIESEL. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 707 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kaua'i Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee… | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 724 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Kauai County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRICIA-LYNN… | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2386 — RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 790 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants… | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1929 — RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2592 — RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 537 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial… | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 545 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, HAYLEY KANE… | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 565 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, PATRICK GARTSIDE, for a term to… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 737 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROY KATSUDA, for a… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 663 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMMIE NAPOLEON, for a term… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 733 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (523 as lead sponsor)
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SR 57
HI · —
REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH…
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SCR 147
HI · —
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S…
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SCR 62
HI · —
REQUESTING THE 911 BOARD TO ESTABLISH OR UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE WORKING GROUP TO ENGAGE WITH THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS CONTINUING ACCESS ISSUES IN…
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SB 2408
HI · —
RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
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SB 2069
HI · —
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
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SB 3294
HI · —
RELATING TO WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT.
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SB 2614
HI · —
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
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SCR 90
HI · —
REQUESTING THE PLANNING OR PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING…
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SB 2046
HI · —
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
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SB 847
HI · —
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
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